Just installed XP Pro, some software questions

[KGElster]

Good morning!
I just formatted my 200a5 and installed WinXP Pro.
Does anyone know how to change what the VPR button links to?
Is it possible to set the laptop up to dim the screen when it is unplugged?

[ECA]

we had a discussion about this somewhere.
and yes, there are a few progs that do this.
But, you may need to know what the 'key locations' are and What they can be programed to.

fun...

[flecrone]

The VPR Matrix key is not a standard keyboard key, and the programs ECA refers to will not affect that button. He is right, though, in that several posts mention registry edits for assigning different functions to the key. You will need to install the two keyboard drivers from your VPR disk (or download them from the VPR site) first.

Below is one tip that I had copied from someone else's post. A search of this site should also help you find a post that indicates how to set the button for different programs.

As for the dimming of the backlight, mine automatically goes slightly dimmer when the power is removed. I also installed XP Pro and did not set anything specific to do this.

Thanks to the person who originally posted the following information:
you can change the function of the vprmatrix button by opening regedit, HKEY_Local_machine\software\chicony\0133bestbuy\de
fault\0

Change the "function" dword value to just the numbers listed, dont type in the function:

3 volume down
4 volume up
5 mute
10 eject cd
11 screen saver
12 suspend
13 close focused window
15 email program
17 opens my documents
18 opens command prompt
19 shutdown
20 might open ms word

[KGElster]

Thanks! I've now got one nice eject button :D

[ZOMBIE]

Originally posted by KGElster
Good morning!
I just formatted my 200a5 and installed WinXP Pro.
Does anyone know how to change what the VPR button links to?
Is it possible to set the laptop up to dim the screen when it is unplugged?

Here is how you change the HOT KEY on all the Porche Models 185A,200A,220A
1, go to Start

2. Go to Run

3. Type regedit

4 Goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

5. Goto SOFTWARE

6. Goto CHICONY

7. Goto 0133BestBuy

8. Goto Default

9. Goto 0

10. Change the "Caption" and "Link To" keys to the value you want.

[KGElster]

Zombie, you're a day late and a dollar short, but thanks anyway.